Security News > 2022 > July > Microsoft: Windows Server 2012 reaches end of support in October 2023

Microsoft has reminded customers that Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 will reach its extended end-of-support date next year, on October 10, 2023.

Released in October 2012, Windows Server 2012 has entered its tenth year of service and has already reached the mainstream end date over three years ago, on October 9, 2018.

Microsoft advises admins who want to keep their servers running and still receiving bug fixes and security updates to upgrade to Windows Server 2019 and SQL Server 2019.

Redmond also reminded admins in July 2021 that Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2012 will reach their extended support end dates in two years, urging them to upgrade as soon as possible to avoid compliance and security gaps.

"Customers that cannot meet the end of support deadline and have Software Assurance or subscription licenses under an enterprise agreement enrollment will have the option to buy Extended Security Updates to get three more years of security updates for SQL Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2.".

SQL Server 2008/R2 and Windows Server 2008/R2 Extended Security Updates will also reach their end support on July 12, 2022, and January 10, 2023, respectively.

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